LEED NC

Sustainable SitesINTENT

Slide Editor: James A. StrapkoLEED Source: www.intheleed.com

Sustainable Sites8 Credits; 14 Points

SSPR1: Storage & Collection of RecyclablesSSc1: Site SelectionSSc2: Development Density & Community ConnectivitySSc3: Brownfield DevelopmentSSc4.1: Alternate Transportation, Public Transport AccessSSc4.2: Alternate Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing

RoomsSSc4.3: Alternate Transportation, Low-emitting & Fuel-efficient

VehiclesSSc4.4: Alternate Transportation, Parking Capacity

Sustainable Sites8 Credits; 14 Points

SSc5.1: Site Development, Protect or Restore HabitatSSc5.2: Site Development, Maximize Open SpaceSSc6.1: Stormwater Design, Quantity ControlSSc6.2: Stormwater Design, Quality ControlSSc7.1: Heat Island Effect, Non-roofSSc7.2: Heat Island Effect, RoofSSc8: Light Pollution Reduction

Sustainable Sites8 Credits; 14 Points

SSPR1: S___ & C___ of R___SSc1: S___ S___SSc2: D___ D___ & C___ C___SSc3: B___ D___SSc4.1: A___ T___, P___ T___ A___SSc4.2: A___ T___, B___ S___ & C___ R___SSc4.3: A___ T___, L___-e___ & F___-e___ V___SSc4.4: A___ T___, P___ C___

Sustainable Sites8 Credits; 14 Points

SSc5.1: S___ D___, P___ or R___ H___SSc5.2: S___ D___, M___ O___ S___SSc6.1: S___ D___, Q___ C___SSc6.2: S___ D___, Q___ C___SSc7.1: H___ I___ E___, N___-r___SSc7.2: H___ I___ E___, R___SSc8: L___ P___ R___

SS Prerequisite 1

SSP1: SS Prerequisite 1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Intent:During construction pollution occurs, especially during rain.

Pollution on construction sites can be reduced by controlling the following.

• Soil erosion• Airborne dust generation• Waterway sedimentation

SSP1: SS Prerequisite 1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Intent:During construction pollution occurs, especially during rain.

Pollution on construction sites can be reduced by controlling the following.

• S___ e___• A___ d___ g___• W___ s___

SS Credit 1

SS Credit 1: 1 PointSite Selection

Intent:• Avoid developing inappropriate sites.• Reduce environmental impact from the location of a building

on a site.

SS Credit 1: 1 PointSite Selection

Intent:• Avoid developing i___ s___.• Reduce environmental impact from the l___ of a b___ on a

site.

SS Credit 2

SS Credit 2: 1 PointDevelopment Density & Community Connectivity

Intent: • Channel development to urban areas with existing

infrastructure.• Protect greenfields, habitat, and natural resources.

SS Credit 2: 1 PointDevelopment Density & Community Connectivity

Intent: • Channel development to u___ a___ with e___ i___.• Protect g___, h___, and n___ r___.

SS Credit 3

SS Credit 3: 1 PointBrownfield Development

Note: expensive to implement, government incentives/tax breaks

Intent: • Rehabilitate damaged sites

(environmentally contaminated sites)• Reduce pressure on undeveloped land

SS Credit 3: 1 PointBrownfield Development

Note: expensive to implement, government incentives/tax breaks

Intent: • R___ d___ sites

(environmentally c___ sites)• Reduce p___ on u___ land

SS Credit 4.1

SS Credit 4.1: 1 PointAlternative Transport Public Transport Access

Public Transport AccessIntent: • Reduce pollution from auto use• Reduce land development from auto use

SS Credit 4.1: 1 PointAlternative Transport Public Transport Access

Public Transport AccessIntent: • Reduce p___ from a___ use• Reduce l___ d___ from a___ use

SS Credit 4.2

SS Credit 4.2: 1 PointAlternative Transport Bicycle Storage & Changing

RoomsThis is the first credit that deals with FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) occupants. The definition of FTE is

a sort of calculation explained here:Calculate the full-time equivalent (FTE) building occupants based on a standard 8-hour occupancy

period. An 8-hour occupant has an FTE value of 1.0, while a part-time occupant has an FTE value based on their hours per day divided by 8.

• FTE Occupants = Occupant Hours / 8• This calculation must be consistent for all LEED for New Construction credits.

Bicycle Storage & Changing RoomsIntent:• Reduce ___ from ___ ___• Reduce ___ ___ from ___ ___

SS Credit 4.3

SS Credit 4.3: 1 PointAlternative Transport: Low Emitting

& Fuel Efficient VehiclesIntent:• Reduce• Reduce

SS Credit 4.4

SS Credit 4.4: 1 PointAlternative Transport: Parking Capacity

Intent:• Reduce• Reduce

SS Credit 5.1

SS Credit 5.1: 1 PointSite Development: Protect or Restore Habitat

Intent: • Conserve existing natural areas• Restore damaged areas• Provide habitat space• Promote biodiversity

SS Credit 5.1: 1 PointSite Development: Protect or Restore Habitat

Intent: • Conserve e___ n___ a___• Restore d___ a___• Provide h___ s___• Promote b___

SS Credit 5.2

SS Credit 5.2: 1 PointSite Development: Maximize Open Space

Intent:• Achieve high open space/building footprint ratio• Promote biodiversity

SS Credit 5.2: 1 PointSite Development: Maximize Open Space

Intent:• Achieve high o___ s___/b___ f___ ratio• Promote b___

SS Credit 6.1

SS Credit 6.1: 1 PointStormwater Design: Quantity Control

Intent:• Limit disruption of natural hydrology• Increase filtration on-site• Manage runoff storm water• Eliminate contaminant sources• Reduce impervious cover• Reduce/eliminate pollution• Remove pollutants from storm water runoff• Stormwater design (for reduction of impervious surface)• Alternative surfaces: rain gardens, vegetated swales, rainwater recycling• Non-structural surfaces: vegetated roofs, pervious pavement, grid pavers

SS Credit 6.1: 1 PointStormwater Design: Quantity Control

Intent:• Limit disruption of n___ h___• Increase f___ on-site• Manage r___ storm water• Eliminate c___ sources• Reduce i___ cover• Reduce/eliminate p___• Remove p___ from storm water runoff• S___ design (for reduction of impervious surface)• Alternative s___: rain gardens, vegetated swales, rainwater recycling• N___-s___ surfaces: vegetated roofs, pervious pavement, grid pavers

SS Credit 6.2

SS Credit 6.2: 1 PointStormwater Design: Quality Control

Intent:• Limit disruption of natural hydrology• Increase filtration on-site• Manage runoff storm water• Eliminate contaminant sources• Reduce impervious cover• Reduce/eliminate pollution• Remove pollutants from storm water runoff• Stormwater design (for reduction of impervious surface)• Alternative surfaces: rain gardens, vegetated swales, rainwater recycling• Non-structural surfaces: vegetated roofs, pervious pavement, grid pavers

SS Credit 6.2: 1 PointStormwater Design: Quality Control

Intent:• Limit disruption of n___ h___• Increase f___ on-site• Manage r___ storm water• Eliminate c___ sources• Reduce i___ cover• Reduce/eliminate p___• Remove p___ from storm water runoff• S___ design (for reduction of impervious surface)• Alternative s___: rain gardens, vegetated swales, rainwater recycling• N___-s___ surfaces: vegetated roofs, pervious pavement, grid pavers

SS Credit 7.1

SS Credit 7.1: 1 PointHeat Island Effect: Non-Roof

Heat Island effect occurs when warm temperatures are experienced in urban areas compared to adjacent rural areas because of solar energy retention on constructed surfaces: for example, black asphalt and concrete horizontal surfaces absorb sun energy and become warm.

Solar Reflectance Index (SRI). offers a measure of the ability of a surface to reject solar heat. It ranges from 0 (black) to 100 (white). This is not to be confused with emissivity, which is the ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface to the radiation emitted by a black body at the same temperature.

Intent:• Reduce heat islands• Minimize solar impact on microclimate and habitats

SS Credit 7.2

SS Credit 7.2: 1 PointHeat Island Effect: Roof

Intent:• Reduce heat islands• Minimize impact on microclimate and habitats

SS Credit 7.2: 1 PointHeat Island Effect: Roof

Intent:• Reduce h___ i___• Minimize impact on ___ and h___

SS Credit 8

SS Credit 8: 1 PointLight Pollution Reduction

Intent:• Minimize light trespass from building and site• Reduce sky glow• Improve nighttime visibility through glare reduction• Reduce development impact on nocturnal environments

Sustainable Sites8 Credits; 14 Points

SSPR1:SSc1:SSc2:SSc3:SSc4.1SSc4.2:SSc4.3:SSc4.4:

Sustainable Sites8 Credits; 14 Points

SSc5.1:SSc5.2:SSc6.1:SSc6.2:SSc7.1:SSc7.2:SSc8:

LEED NC

Sustainable SitesINTENT

Slide Editor: James A. StrapkoLEED Source: www.intheleed.com